Summary:
Zip code 49406 is home to a single public elementary school, Douglas Elementary School, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade with 366 students in the Saugatuck Public Schools district.
Douglas Elementary School is an academic standout, consistently ranking in the top 10% of Michigan elementary schools for the past three years. Its district, Saugatuck Public Schools, is ranked 30th out of 625 districts statewide, earning a 5-star rating. Proficiency rates at the school are dramatically above state averages across all subjects. For example, 3rd-grade math proficiency is 81.4% compared to the state average of 42.9%, and 5th-grade science proficiency is 63.5% versus the state's 40%. English Language Arts proficiency ranges from 63.5% to 72.9% across grades, while state averages sit between 38% and 44%. The school also boasts a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.7:1 and district per-student spending of $15,100, reflecting a strong investment in education.
One notable trend is that proficiency peaks in 3rd grade and declines by 5th grade—math drops from 81.4% to 55.6%—though scores remain well above state levels. Year-over-year data shows some volatility in specific grades, such as 5th-grade ELA falling from 75.4% to 63.5%, while 4th-grade ELA improved from 55.9% to 69%. The school's chronic absenteeism rate is exceptionally low at 13.3%, less than half the district's 27.2% and the state's 27.9%, indicating high student engagement. With only 22.95% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch, the school serves a relatively economically advantaged population. Overall, Douglas Elementary School represents a pocket of excellence within its district, offering a high-quality, well-resourced education with strong attendance and academic outcomes that far exceed Michigan averages.
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